Chilli triggers severe sweating to me. I can’t tolerate very spicy food, but I love the spiciness of Chilli. Today I wanted to eat something spicy. I still had Kimchi in the fridge, so I decided to make this Udon Soup with the Kimchi. I added 1 tablespoon of Gochujang (Korean Spicy Miso) and Shichimi …
This Spaghetti dish with Japan’s Nattō, fermented Soy Beans, and Korea’s Kimchi, fermented Wombok, is very popular, though you have never seen it. The fermented Nattō and Kimchi are rich in beneficial bacteria. DO NOT cook them. Just mix them with cooked Spaghetti. Absolutely quick and easy to make, and I will enjoy it if …
On a very hot day OR when you are too tired, you don’t want to cook anything, do you? If you have an energy to cook Spaghetti at least, try this dish. Apart from Spaghetti, you don’t need to cook anything. Spaghetti can be substituted with Udon OR Ramen Noodles. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 …
I almost always have cooked Rice, freshly cooked OR leftover. That’s why I often make a rice bowl for my lunch. Today I cooked this simple rice bowl with three ingredients, Egg, Nattō and Spring Onion. Super quick and easy, yet delicious and nutritious, full of protein and vitamins. I added Nori, Crispy Chilli Oil …
This is another way to enjoy the nutritious Nattō, fermented Soy Beans. I know many people dislike the slimy texture and smell of Nattō. My suggestion to enjoy it is mixing Nattō with other ingredients that have similar texture OR strong smell. This rice bowl is really enjoyable and packed with plant-based nutrients. Makes 1 …
I often make ‘Nametake’ Enoki, that can be enjoyed with freshly cooked Rice, Noodles and even Pasta. I use it for cooking, too. Today I had a small amount leftover. I happened to have a small amount leftover Kimchi as well. I mixed them together and it was YUMMY!!! You may wish to try it. …
When I am too tired to cook anything on a hot day, ‘Hiyayakko’ is a go-to dish. ‘Hiyayakko’, a Japanese dish of chilled Tofu, can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. Today I added a mixture of ‘Nattō’ (Fermented Soy Beans), ‘Takuan’ (Japanese Pickled Daikon) and Kimchi. It is a filling and satisfying dish …
‘Nabe’ (Japanese Hot Pot) dishes are popular winter warmers. One of the most popular ‘Nabe’ dishes is ‘Kimchi Nabe’. You can cook it in a saucepan and serve it like a soup. Today I cooked 1/2 this recipe for my lunch. I enjoyed it with freshly cooked Rice. It was so comforting and warmed me …
The combination of ‘Kimchi’ and ‘Takuan’ (Japanese Pickled Daikon) is very popular. ‘Kimu-Taku’ Rice is an example that you can cook with them. Today I made this ‘Mazegohan’ using a can of Mackerel. ‘Mazegohan’ is a Japanese dish of Rice. Rice and other ingredients are cooked separately and mixed together after they are cooked. However, …
This is another super easy dish that you can make with a small can of Tuna. If you have already cooked Rice, it is super quick and easy as you don’t need to cook anything. Just mix the sauce ingredients and add canned Tuna to the sauce. If you don’t have Kimchi, the Tuna mixture …
You can make an instant Kimchi by dressing Vegetables with my ‘Kimchi Flavoured Sauce’. You can add Oil such as Sesame Oil and more Vinegar to the sauce, and make salad dressing. My ‘Kimchi Flavoured Sauce’ is very versatile. Today I simply combined Fish Balls and Salad Vegetables with the sauce. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients …
In Japan, there is a popular product of bottled sauce called ‘Kimchi No Moto’. You can make an instant Kimchi flavoured salad by dressing Vegetables with this sauce, OR you can use the sauce for dipping sauce and marinade. I loved the sauce and I missed it so much after I moved to Australia, then …